It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least three completly '''hardware different''' clones of this USB analogue audio- and videocapturedevice. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.

It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least three completly '''hardware different''' clones of this USB analogue audio- and videocapturedevice. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.

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This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working on Linux.

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This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working in Linux.

== Common technical features of all EasyCAP devices==

== Common technical features of all EasyCAP devices==

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=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===

=== STK1160 EasyCAP ===

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For the [[stk1160]] based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information!

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For the [[stk1160]] based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information: [[Stk1160]]

It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.

It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.

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==== Linux support ====

==== Linux support ====

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STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) on Linux (kernel 2.6.38 and later). More information on this wiki: [[stk1160]]

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STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) in Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]]

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==== Linux support ====

==== Linux support ====

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EM2860 based devices are supported on Linux. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]

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EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]]

Revision as of 11:16, 16 August 2012

Many USB video capture devices are sold as EasyCAP.

It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least three completly hardware different clones of this USB analogue audio- and videocapturedevice. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.

This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working in Linux.

Identify device using installationinstructions for Windows

If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the installationinstructions for Windows (if provided for download).

Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename.

STK1160 EasyCAP is in Windows: (Syntek) STK1160 or STK1150

Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: USB 2861 Device or EMP

Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: SM-USB 007 or SMI Grabber Device

Known EasyCAP devices

STK1160 EasyCAP

For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information: Stk1160

It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.

Indentify after buying

Linux support

STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) in Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: Stk1160

Empia EasyCAP

The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from empia.

Indentify after buying

USB ID eb1a:2861

lsusb reports:

Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.

Linux support

EM2860 based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: Em28xx_devices

Somagic EasyCAP

The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.